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What to Do If You Have Been Scammed If your State Bank of India (SBI) account, debit card, credit card, internet banking, YONO SBI account, or UPI account has been used in a fraudulent transaction, take the following steps immediately. Step 1: Call 1930 Immediately If the fraud has occurred recently, call the National Cyber…
Someone is demanding money, property, information, or an action by threatening you? DON’T PAY IN PANIC. Extortion can happen online or offline. Cybercriminals may use private photographs, videos, personal information, alleged criminal cases, hacked accounts, fake legal threats, or threats against family/businesses to pressure victims. ⚠️ COMMON EXTORTION SCAMS 📸 Intimate-image blackmail “Pay ₹50,000 or…
If something feels suspicious, stop. You do not have to decide immediately. Scammers often target senior citizens by pretending to be police officers, bank employees, government officials, relatives, doctors, courier companies, or customer-care representatives. They may frighten you, create urgency, or promise financial benefits. Remember: You are never required to make a payment or share…
Don’t panic. Don’t pay more. Act immediately. If you have lost money to a cyber scam, speed matters. Your first priority is to try to stop further transactions and report the fraud. 🚨 STEP 1 — CALL 1930 For financial cyber fraud in India, call the National Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930, available 24×7. The official…
DON’T WAIT. ACT NOW. If you have just transferred money to a scammer, there may still be a chance to stop or trace the funds. Speed is critical. 🛑 1. CALL 1930 IMMEDIATELY In India, call the National Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930 and report the financial cyber fraud immediately. The service is available 24/7. (Cyber…
What is Deepfake Identity Fraud? Deepfake identity fraud occurs when criminals use AI-generated or manipulated images, videos, or voice recordings to impersonate another person and deceive individuals, businesses, financial institutions, or online platforms. Scammers can combine deepfake technology with stolen personal information to make a fake identity appear remarkably convincing. 🚨 How the Scam Works…
